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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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